Mauritius — Premium Visa

Key requirements

We use the commonly cited $1,500/month offshore income anchor for planning. Always confirm current policy.

• Minimum income (model)~$1,500 / month (model)
• SavingsNot modeled as required
• Accepted income typesRemote salary, Freelance income, Passive income, Pension
• Remote work allowedYes
• Local employment allowedNo
• Health insuranceUsually required
• Criminal record checkNot flagged in model
• Accommodation proofUsually required
• Bank accountNot flagged in model
• Processing (rough)Days to weeks (typical)

Citizenship & nationality

Mauritius Premium Visa is broadly accessible by nationality in 2026, provided you can show offshore income/funds, accommodation, and insurance. It is not intended as a permanent settlement pathway.

• •Remote work is generally for foreign employers/clients; you should not enter the local labour market.
• •Funding evidence is often framed as minimum offshore income (commonly cited around $1,500/month) plus bank statements.
• •Insurance and accommodation proof are core; document format requirements vary by applicant profile.
• •Renewal and maximum-stay interpretations can shift — treat the Premium Visa as a flexible long-stay option, not PR.

Check the official Mauritius Premium Visa guidance for the latest required documents and any updated income/funds thresholds.

Best for

• •Remote workers who want a clear digital-nomad-style pathway
• •Remote employment or freelance income from outside the host country

Long-term path

• Permanent residence: No
• Citizenship: No

This is not modeled as a permanent residence route. If your goal is settlement, Mauritius has separate residence/investment frameworks.

Practical difficulty

easy

Indicative only — depends on documents, timing, and policy updates.

Easy reflects relatively straightforward eligibility versus strict points systems or high capital thresholds.